CVE-2023-36159 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 3 Aug 2023 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in user creation fields of the Lost and Found Information System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-36159?

CVE-2023-36159 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sourcecodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the First Name, Middle Name and Last Name fields on the Create User page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36159?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Lost and Found Information System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36159?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-36159 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36159 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7448-crw6-qvfr.